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B26 RDA

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

White Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,133 mi
Last recorded27,133 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 RDA
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 26,437 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 26,437 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 25,845 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 25,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2022 25,482 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 24,367 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 24,220 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 23,984 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 23,967 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,720 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2011 23,523 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 22,776 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 22,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,970 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 18,970 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,182 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,802 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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B26 RDA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in White with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 18,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B26 RDA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B26 RDA registered?

B26 RDA is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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